Xing Tian was carried away, taken to the reception hall to rest.

Ji Mo was busy tending to him at his side, also fulfilling their brotherhood on Wu Wang's behalf.

The young general, Xue Kailong, was supported back by his own family's guards, his expression deathly pale, legs trembling, face filled with a touch of panic, mumbling words like 'freedom' and 'I am free.'

Lin Qi deliberately waited a while before appearing at the hall's entrance. Not caring about the surrounding gazes, he walked back and took his seat beside Wu Wang with his hands behind his back.

"Teacher..."

Wu Wang said, "You've worked hard."

"Mhm," Lin Qi responded, his eyes reflecting a bit of contemplation. Then he closed his eyes to concentrate, sitting down next to him to meditate and cultivate.

The Xue family's guard was taken away by an Immortal from the Benevolent Emperor Pavilion on account that he had intentionally provoked and injured a distinguished guest of the Human Domain, damaging the friendly relations between the Human Domain and tribes from beyond.

This wasn't arranged by Wu Wang, but rather an initiative taken by the Benevolent Emperor Pavilion itself.

Brother Xing Tian had always enjoyed fighting since he was young, and no injury was too severe for him; these were just common occurrences in his life.

Based on what Wu Wang knew about him, the main reason he exerted himself so much earlier was most likely because he felt his pride was at stake.

Possibly, once he wakes up, he'll just say, "Let's go again!"

Lin Suqing said, "Young Master, should we send some medicine for his injuries?"

"No need," Wu Wang laughed. "Brother Ji certainly has medicine for injuries on hand; we were merely standing up for Brother Ji's friend."

"Ah," Lin Suqing softly replied.

However, Immortal Mu asked, "The one who set the question, was Young Master Xingtian's strength innate? If it was innate, that would be quite impressive."

"Not exactly innate," Wu Wang had to fumble an answer. "He must have some method to stimulate his potential, but ultimately it's not the way of cultivation through essence, spirit, and energy, so his Lifespan can't be long."

Immortal Mu wanted to ask more, but Lin Suqing, who was next to her, pinched her arm lightly.

"Let the Young Master rest for a while. He's just been in a brawl and must be somewhat tired."

Wu Wang smiled. The second batch of beauty-enhancing Xun Grass for Suqing would be arranged immediately.

The Cultivators in the great hall didn't discuss the matter too much, but quite a few Immortals and Demonic Cultivators handed over some 'secret' Elixirs to the Tianyan Xuan Nu Sect.

Xing Tian did have some luck, for his first benefit upon arriving in the Human Domain was the healing Treasure Elixirs from various powers of the Human Domain.

Dozens of them.

The Elder from the Xuan Nu Sect who previously agreed to let both parties spar now had mixed feelings. She looked at the Xue family members in the same way Xue Kailong had looked at Xing Tian earlier.

"Summon someone!"

The Elder didn't beat around the bush but directly called a Disciple over, firmly saying,

"Send a message to Li Zhonghui of the Xue family. If she still acknowledges herself as a Disciple of our Xuan Nu Sect, before the ceremony ends today, I want to see her kneeling in the Punishment Hall to accept punishment!

She doesn't even know how to teach her children, tarnishing the reputation of our Xuan Nu Sect! HMPH!"

The faces of the Xue family members all turned somewhat pale, and Xue Kailong's face became so white he couldn't even sit still.

Wu Wang was speechless.

Calling the parents over a disagreement?

What a small matter. Wouldn't a few beatings have settled it? Why call the parents over for a scolding?

The Tianyan Xuan Nu Sect is terrifying indeed.

Weak. Wu Wang suddenly realized at this moment that his own methods for teaching someone a lesson were ultimately too weak.

A gentle voice from an Elder said,

"The grand ceremony is about to begin, so please wait a little longer, everyone."

Immediately, more than ten female Disciples ran outside the hall, laying a layer of blue carpet at the entrance, temporarily covering the area that was just broken.

A few other female Disciples brought over several delicate wooden chairs and placed them in the center of the grand hall.

From the side door of the hall, dozens of figures walked out, all appearing to be middle-aged or old women, smiling and filling the empty seats.

Generally speaking, Cultivators who have achieved Immortality have lengthy Lifespans, and as long as they haven't suffered substantial injuries or depleted their essence, maintaining a youthful appearance is not difficult.

But for those who are mentors or leaders of a power, it's better to appear dignified to others.

Just imagine if everyone in the Xuan Nu Sect, from top to bottom, looked like young ladies... it would seem somewhat improper.

With such a system where one could judge another's cultivation realm and position within the sect simply by their appearance, things appeared much more formal.

After three bell chimes sounded from outside, a Fairy Immortal in a long dress declared aloud:

"The Elders in charge of the Transmission Pavilion, the Fragrance Pavilion, and the Flying Immortal Pavilion are invited to take their places."

Several figures then emerged from behind the central chair, bowed slightly to the left and right, and took their seats together.

Today was the discipleship ceremony, and it was natural for the Elder in charge of the Transmission Pavilion to assume the central seat. Once seated, he immediately said,

"Bring forth the Tianyan Stone."

Outside the hall, Immortal Light flickered as several female Immortals carried in a damaged Stele from outside the hall, creating a shower of flower petals along the way, as if even the sky had turned pink.

Ji Mo was not present, but Wu Wang did not lack explanation; an Elder from the Annihilation Sect transmitted his voice to Wu Wang, detailing everything.

The Tianyan Stone, a treasure of the Xuan Nu Sect, was said to come from the Outer Sky and shared the same origin as the Cultivation methods of the Tianyan Xuan Nu Sect.

Anyone who placed their palm upon it would see starlight shimmering upon it, showing whether they were compatible with the Cultivation Techniques of the Tianyan Xuan Nu Sect.

That is to say, it revealed their aptitude.

Wu Wang nodded slightly, and the outside had already become bustling.

Lotus Platforms flew out from the Mountain Protection Array, each carrying a young girl who wished to become a Disciple, bringing them to the main hall at the peak of the mountain.

Those who came here to seek discipleship were half children and half teenagers, but there were also a small number of female Cultivators who already possessed some Cultivation.

As long as the latter had sufficient aptitude and could bear the pain of discarding their previous Cultivation to start anew, they too could be accepted into the Xuan Nu Sect.

Soon, several young girls were led into the grand hall by Xuan Nu Sect Disciples. They each bowed their heads in salutation with slightly varying manners, before walking up to the damaged Stele and extending their left hands.

As their left hands rested upon it for a while, a varying number of bright spots would appear on the Stele, from bottom to top. Lighting up four spots would allow entry into the Xuan Nu Sect, while five spots indicated the potential to become an Immortal.

If only three spots lit up, the girl could still be accepted by a Xuan Nu Sect member eligible to take Disciples, provided there was no blood relation between the two, in which case she could be taken in as a Disciple.

This was what they called 'striking a bond at first sight.'

At first, Wu Wang was somewhat interested, but after watching seven or eight people, his interest waned.

Unfortunately, at such a moment, he could neither read a book nor take a nap. As Sect Master Wuwang of the Annihilation Sect, cultivating with his eyes closed would also be somewhat disrespectful. He could only sit there, bored out of his mind... seeking out apricot-shaped eyes.

Alas, this peculiar ailment was truly tormenting.

According to the realm divisions of the Yan Emperor's Command Cultivation Technique, although I hadn't cultivated it much before, driven by the Star Dao, I've managed to push through the fourth stage and have brushed the threshold of the fifth.

Trying to reach the ninth stage is mostly out of the question; starting late offers no advantages.

The ninth stage of the Yan Emperor's Command Cultivation Technique should correspond to the Transcendent Realm in the Human Domain—this isn't to say that the combat power of the ninth stage is equivalent to an ordinary Transcendent.

The level of a Cultivation Technique is just a direct reflection of strength. A Human Emperor who has completely mastered an Innate Dao is, in a sense, a God, and already a different concept compared to the many Transcendents who cultivate their own paths.

In other words, as long as I become a Transcendent, I can rid myself of this 'curse'.

Being unable to have contact with women is simply too terrible.

It can't be that when Little Jingwei, reborn and old enough to marry, is brought home by me, on our wedding night, I pull out a storybook and ask:

'Shall I tell you a story?'

PAH!

What about a man's dignity then!

Wu Wang clenched his fists covertly, his ambition becoming clear and simple once more.

Get stronger!

It's my unshirkable duty to eliminate the Ten Evils Hall for the Human Domain. The blood of the Evil Gods from the Ten Evils Hall is useless to others, so I'll gladly take it.

Yes, once I become even stronger, I also have to find the Resonant Serpent and regain the face I lost last time. It would be best to kill the Resonant Serpent and seize its Divine Power.

I've heard that only a small fraction of the Ten Evil Gods are Innate Gods; most of them were granted Divine Power by the Heaven Palace.

If I kill a few more Evil Gods, I might be able to achieve strength comparable to theirs.

Pseudo-gods?

That name sounds too unpleasant; 'Acquired Gods' is more agreeable.

Actually, there's another way to break the curse on me: find the Innate God who cast it.

But that Innate God is still a mystery. Why did I encounter them when I was seven or eight? What does Mother know about it all? I have no idea.

To get Mother to reveal these secrets, I also need sufficient strength.

Going around in circles, it comes down to these two shortcuts.

Either ascend in one step by cultivating the Yan Emperor's Command Cultivation Technique to the ninth stage before any competitors, or find a way to kill Evil Gods and absorb their Divine Power.

For the sake of my future happiness, I'll give it my all!

"Young Master," Lin Suqing called out softly, "an Elder from the Tianyan Xuan Nu Sect is waving at you."

Wu Wang came back to his senses and glanced at the smiling Tianyan Xuan Nu Sect Elder nodding at him. He quietly stood up and slipped over.

The Elder said, "Young Master Ji has asked for Sect Master Wuwang to pay him a visit."

"I will trouble the Elder to lead the way."

"Let's take the side door."

The Elder summoned a white cloud under Wu Wang's feet and led him toward the side door they had been barred from earlier, exiting the corridor and descending into the reception hall.

Wu Wang's Spiritual Sense swept over the area, and he was pleasantly surprised.

Xing Tian was truly tough as nails; he was now hopping and bouncing about.

...

"Young Master Xing Tian, this is the Sect Master of the Annihilation Sect whom I've introduced to you, a rising star from the Human Domain highly appreciated by the Pavilion Master of the Benevolent Emperor Pavilion, Wu Wangzi."

"HAHAHAHA!"

Xing Tian was wrapped in clean linen. Upon seeing Wu Wang, his brows danced with joy. His long neck swung left and right as he laughed, tearing the linen off his body, causing the rich scent of blood to waft through the air again, leaving no trace of injury on his skin.

"The rising star of the Human Domain, how marvelous! I am also the rising star of the Northern Wilderness! Since we're both so excellent, why not become sworn brothers?"

Wu Wang managed a forced smile, "Becoming sworn brothers requires the accumulation of feelings; this might be progressing too fast."

Xing Tian laughed heartily, striding forward with his arms open. Wu Wang opened his arms to meet him and gave Xing Tian a solid hug, nearly getting squeezed until he coughed up blood.

Xing Tian clenched his teeth and thumped Wu Wang a few times, admiringly commenting, "What a physique! Really solid!"

Wu Wang was on the verge of sending Xing Tian flying with a kick but hurriedly jumped to one side, lest there be any misunderstanding.

Ji Mo stepped forward, smiling as he said a few words to the Elder. The Elder left behind a Mana Barrier, activated the grand Formation surrounding the reception hall, and then floated away on a cloud.

Xing Tian looked at Wu Wang, a hint of probing in his eyes, whispering, "Can we talk now?"

"Go ahead, seems you're about to burst."

Wu Wang let out a sigh and sat down at the low table with the large fruit plate. "My Cultivation in the Human Domain isn't exactly a big secret. The upper echelons of the Human Domain are all aware of it.

What are you doing here?"

"HEHE, I was missing you,"

Xing Tian rubbed his hands and followed suit, plonking himself beside Wu Wang.

With a wave of his big hand, his over ten guards and Maidens simultaneously went to stand by the hall's door, the carefully selected Maidens especially catching the eye with their slender waists and legs.

"The Immortals of the Human Domain are truly formidable; I lost face this time."

Xing Tian went TSK TSK in wonder. "That guy just now must be an average expert from the Human Domain, right? I couldn't even beat him.

The force in every punch and kick didn't just come from him but also had the power of the world backing it, which is quite amusing."

Wu Wang smiled, "Want to learn?"

"Aren't we in the Northern Wilderness unable to practice other methods?"

Xing Tian looked a bit dejected but quickly smiled and said:

"Before I came, I gathered some information. Especially the descendants of the clan leaders; from the moment they're born, they undergo the Starlight Bathing ritual presided over by a Priest. As they grow older, they can obtain strength comparable to millennium-year-old beasts.

But the catch is, they can't learn any other Cultivation methods."

"Don't worry about that," Wu Wang raised an eyebrow, "I have a way! Just tell me if you want to learn or not."

"Of course, I... HISS... give me some time to think. I feel like you're going to swindle me again."

Xing Tian's face turned serious as he hugged his arms, sitting bear-like and pondering heavily.

Ji Mo could only turn his head and sigh deeply.

After all, their brotherhood was stronger. When I previously asked Brother Wuwang if he had a way, Brother Wuwang turned around and sold me out. But when it came to Xing Tian, Brother Wuwang proactively said he had a way.

I just can't compare.

Xing Tian muttered, "I need to go back and discuss this with my dad. We're both Young Masters, so we should understand this principle. We can't make decisions lightly on our own matters, especially not for something this big."

Wu Wang was speechless again.

When did you start respecting Uncle Lang's opinion so much? Where did that "greatly filial" Xing Tian go, the one who made Uncle Lang's blood vessels nearly burst with rage every other day?

"On the other hand, little brother, you seem a lot stronger than before," Xing Tian blinked, "hit me with a punch and let's see if it hurts."

Wu Wang kept waving his hands, "No, no, I'm afraid you won't be able to handle it."

Xing Tian's eyes bulged as if deeply insulted. He immediately jumped up, spread his legs apart, and shouted:

"Just hit me, hit me hard, aim for my weakest spot!

Do you think I can't handle your punch? This is the greatest insult a Star Praying Master can give to a Northern Wilderness Berserker!"

Ji Mo hurriedly said from the side, "Young Master Xingtian, after you passed out, Brother Wuwang personally knocked your opponent down."

Xing Tian frowned and then realized, "That guy was already at the end of his rope. If I had a bit more energy, I would have definitely won."

"This!" Ji Mo was rendered speechless for a moment.

WHOOSH!

Wu Wang's figure appeared in front of Xing Tian, his left palm extended forward, his right hand clenched into a fist, drawing upon the surrounding Spiritual Power, and he threw a punch at Xing Tian.

There was a thunderous explosion and a muffled grunt; furniture overturned and dishes shattered.

Xing Tian sat dazed on the ground, without a scratch and feeling no pain, but the punch that Wu Wang had just thrown, just like his opponent's before, contained the vast force of heaven and earth...

"Come on, do it again!"

Xing Tian immediately stood up, "How did you do that?"

Wu Wang said soothingly, "I'll indulge you one more time, big brother.

Watch carefully. The Cultivation methods of the Human Domain are designed to actively develop one's potential, and they allow you to harness the power of heaven and earth with your own Mana. This enables the inherently frail Human race to possess the strength to fight against fierce beasts and Divine Spirits without having to praise or pray."

As he spoke, Wu Wang pushed out his palm, using eighty percent of his power. His Divine Thought stirred the Spiritual Energy, and he pulled back at the right time, pushing Xing Tian several yards away.

"How's that?"

Wu Wang raised an eyebrow, "Want to learn?"

"Learn!"

Xing Tian jumped up, gritting his teeth, "Anyway, I've got a little sister! If I can't go back to the Northern Wilderness, she can just take over as Clan Leader! I'm definitely going to learn this Human Domain Cultivation method!"

Wu Wang couldn't help but give a thumbs up.

The future number one publicly acknowledged master of the Northern Wilderness, just like that. Perfect.

Xing Tian looked eagerly at Wu Wang, "When will you teach me?"

"My technique is just a rudimentary Body Cultivation Spell," Wu Wang laughed. "You've brought so many ores as gifts, and being the Young Master of the Northern Wilderness, why not just have the Benevolent Emperor Pavilion secretly assign you a teacher?"

Pausing, Wu Wang frowned and looked at Xing Tian.

I suddenly realize this big brother is even more suited to thrive in the Human Domain than I am.

His talent is needless to say, his potential boundless, and his physical strength already formidable. Plus, I had Mother help him so he could simultaneously learn Human Domain Cultivation methods; in fact, Mother had already agreed.

More importantly, this guy has a sister at home who can take over as Clan Leader. And according to the information I have, he was knocked unconscious by the young women of the Big Wave Tribe long ago!

Suddenly disinterested, Wu Wang turned and walked towards the palace doors.

"Where are you going, little brother? It's so hard for me to see you, let's spend some quality time together," Xing Tian said.

"I'm going to watch Fairy Ling's sword dance."

Ji Mo's eyes lit up, and he quickly rushed to Wu Wang's side, "Is it starting? I heard it wasn't until after the apprenticeship was over that there'd be a sword dance."

Xing Tian hurriedly followed, changing his form of address after stepping out of the Outer Formation.

"Wait for me! Is this how you treat a distinguished guest in the Human Domain?

I'm the Young Master of the Big Wave Tribe, from the number one clan of the Northern Wilderness! Aren't you afraid when I get angry? I have a very bad temper! I get scared of myself when I'm mad! What's so great about flying?"

The dozen or so guards and Maidens exchanged glances, holding back their laughter and quickly chasing after them.

It was always quite interesting whenever the Young Master met with Bear Young Master.

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